Far North news briefs: Logging truck rolls, emergency preparedness
Looking for a fun and interactive way to get your kids involved in emergency preparedness? The Get Ready Schools Challenge is now open and this year, it's all about earthquakes. While earthquakes are relatively rare in Northland, it's still important for our tamariki (children) to know what to do –
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3 days ago
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Far North news briefs: Logging truck rolls, emergency preparedness
A toppled logging truck blocked the road, causing delays for commuters. Photo / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Looking for a fun and interactive way to get your kids involved in emergency preparedness? The Get Ready Schools Challenge is now open and this year, it's all about earthquakes. While earthquakes are relatively rare in Northland, it's still important for our tamariki (children) to know what to do –
RNZ News
07-07-2025
- RNZ News
Lewis Pass closed overnight due to risk of rockfall
File photo. Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver A major South Island alpine pass will remain closed again overnight, due to the risk of falling debris. The Lewis Pass on State Highway 7 will close at 7pm tonight between Hanmer Springs and Springs Junction, and will not re-open until at least 8am tomorrow morning. NZTA Waka Kotahi closed the road last month due to a slip, but it has since reopened. It was closed again on Friday and Saturday night due to rockfall. The transport agency said further closures were possible this week. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
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Live: SH3 at Awakino Gorge, SH4 closed overnight due to slips, flooding
Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough remain in a state of emergency for the next seven days after being lashed by wild weather. MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for Bay of Plenty and northern Gisborne, while heavy rain watches are in place for Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula. State Highway 3 at Awakino Gorge has remained closed overnight after heavy rainfall, surface flooding and slips. State Highway 4 is closed between Whanganui and Raetihi. State Highway 45 at Ōkato has reopened after being closed yesterday. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is urging drivers to avoid any unnecessary travel overnight and take extra care, if travelling around the region. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
